However, she has yet to be evacuated from the war-torn enclave, days before the 1 November deadline passes to begin her course.

Displaced Palestinians returned to Gaza City in early October, after a ceasefire came into effect.

A group of friends from across the UK, including a lecturer at the university, have launched a Go Fund Me to contribute towards Alghoul’s living and visa costs. 

One of the fundraiser’s organisers told The Herald: “If it is not feasible for her to get to the UK before the deadline, we will try and defer the offer until January or next year. 

“The university has been very collaborative and has waived the tuition fees.”

The organiser said: “I was moved by the passion and resilience she had to carry on living. 

“I sent her a message through social media after reading an interview she had done, but only heard back last month. 

“She told me she had received an offer to study at Glasgow. It was too late to apply for any of these scholarships as she didn’t have any access to the internet as her home was damaged during the bombings. 

“We decided to begin the Go Fund Me to help her pay for living in the UK. We have raised about half of the total amount.”

Last week, Alghoul posted an update to her LinkedIn page: “After surviving years of war and displacement, I lost my home, my neighborhood, and almost everything I had — but not my hope.

“Despite the destruction, I’ve been accepted with an unconditional offer and CAS number to study in the UK. 

“My dream is to continue my education and rebuild lives through learning. However, without financial support, I cannot leave Gaza or begin this new chapter. 

“This campaign was created to help me cover travel and living expenses so I can finally reach safety and start my studies.”

The organiser added: “We are confident we can meet our target. Even if she can’t come this week, we will fund an alternative start in January or next autumn.

Education is very important, because without it nothing will change.”

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The university does not comment on individual students.

However, when asked about two other students stuck in Gaza last week, a spokesperson said: “As a University of Sanctuary, we are committed to ensuring that anyone from anywhere in the world with the drive, determination and desire to pursue a degree is empowered to do so.

“We recognise the desperate situation for those in Gaza who have applied for UK universities, and it is humbling that some students can now fulfil their wish to study at the University of Glasgow.

“We are aware there are still students in Gaza who have received scholarships, and we are continuing to liaise with the UK Government to enable them to travel.”